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STOKE SUB HAMDON

Catalogue reference: DD\HW/26

What’s it about?

This record is a file about the STOKE SUB HAMDON dating from 1757-1931.

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Maybe, but not on The National Archives website. This record is held at Somerset Heritage Centre (South West Heritage Trust).

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Full description and record details

Reference

DD\HW/26

Title

STOKE SUB HAMDON

Date

1757-1931

Description

The contents of a former box file of correspondence received, copy out-letters, etc., relating in part to a disputed right of way, 1906, and a highway diversion (1884), 1897-99, but in the main to matters concerning property in the vicinity of Shore's Mill near Petherton Bridge. Subjects include inclosure of waste or purchase of small piece, sale to Ilminster Turnpike Trustees, 1829, and boundary disputes.

Documents include photographs of derelict mill buildings, 1899, sketch plans of the area, 1828, 1895, and letter dated January 1831 referring to disturbed state of countryside [following Nov. 1830 riots]. The two earliest letters, 1757, are addressed to John Rodbard and relate to tithes due from the Shore family.

Held by
Somerset Heritage Centre (South West Heritage Trust)
Language

English

Physical description

1 bundle

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/a3cca61c-6f45-4bc2-97b6-c9083f9f643d/

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